Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Eger Bill; Phillip Aaron, University of Dayton; Charles Schreier, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

International

, cultural immersion,language development, and ethical engineering practices. Feedback provided by students,collaborating agencies and other institutions have indicated that the current program does a verygood job of preparing the students for their immersions and helping the students to becomeglobal engineers. Although there are many well established international technical opportunitiesand programs that can be easily adopted by universities, it is often difficult, due to a lack ofresources, to establish these programs at smaller universities. This paper will describe theETHOS program and discuss the mechanics and resources used to facilitate this program.Additionally, this paper will discuss plans for intercollegiate collaboration through this

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

learning to occur: 1) Active Experimentation (protoboards, simulations, case study,homework), 2) Reflective Observation (logs, journals, brainstorming), 3) AbstractConceptualization (lecture, papers, analogies), and 4) Concrete Experience (laboratories, fieldwork, observations). This project is investigating the impact on student learning outcomesproduced by incorporation of the Mobile Studio pedagogy in courses that will be delivered usingthe Kolb cycle to sequence the courses’ activities as follows: 1. Students are introduced to topics and are then asked to formulate hypotheses and plan/perform experiments to determine the validity of their intuition. 2. The students relate their outcomes to real-life applications and provide a sense as

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics and Global Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Bikowski, Ohio University; Melissa Broeckelman, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

initiatives and efforts, and undergraduate and graduate students in the RussCollege of Engineering and Technology were invited to join the Student Academic HonorCouncil. Though advised by the Academic Honesty Advisor, the SAHC was given a great dealof authority in defining its role and responsibilities. The group began by learning more aboutacademic honesty, both through presentations by the advisor and through individual research thatmembers then shared with the group. To date, the SAHC has developed and adopted a charterand has begun planning outreach initiatives to educate student peers and promote a culture of Page 12.204.5academic honesty. It is

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

that collaborative teaching experiences that emphasize the planning andimplementation of inquiry-based instruction and are maintained over a sustained periodof time may alter these differing points of view. A new question then arises as to whichof these factors or combination of factors -- collaboration, planning, teaching, inquiry-based strategies, or length of collaboration -- most influenced the GK-12s' views.Identifying the pivotal features might streamline the processes of GK-12 involvement inK-12 science and math education by including only those factors that provide the greatestpay-off with the least investment.These types of studies could also help reduce the pressures experienced by youngscientists and engineers attempting to become

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John McLaughlin, MacLaughlin Associates; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Kirk Jenne, Office of Naval Research; Robert Stiegler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2304: THE EVALUATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLOUTREACH PROGRAM--THE STRATEGY, THE RESULTS, AND THECHALLENGESJohn McLaughlin, MacLaughlin Associates John McLaughlin is a senior consultant in strategic planning, performance measurement, and program evaluation. He is presently working on several project including the Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Human Services Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well serving as the lead evaluation consultant to seven national centers.Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary Gail Hardinge is an educational psychologist who currently works with the Va. Department of Education's Training and

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Michael Gibson, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Construction Management, Master of Science in Project Management,and Master of Science in Human Development and Consumer Science. 1. The Master of Technology in Network CommunicationsThis program builds upon TAC-ABET-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in the fields ofcomputer, electronic or electrical engineering technology, and related fields. The programprovides an advanced knowledge of communication between and within computer networks,including data processing in the network environment, network operations software and operatingsystems, and communication systems. 2. The Master of Technology in Construction ManagementThe program provides an advanced knowledge of construction project planning and management,cost analysis and estimating

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Frehill, New Mexico State University; Ricardo Jacquez, New Mexico State University; Lauren Ketcham, New Mexico State University; Amanda Lain, New Mexico State University; Heather Williams, New Mexico State University; Rose Pena, New Mexico State University

into doctoralprograms, the Bridge program provided a set of monetary supports for the student and his/herresearch as well as key psycho-social supports. The monetary support is utterly essential for theprogram. Most of NMSU’s students are considered “non-traditional” based on one—and oftenmore than one—of the defining features of “non-traditional” students (i.e., married, presence ofown children in the home, older than 22, and noncontinuous degree completion interspersed withwork in the paid labor force, etc.). As such, NMSU’s undergraduate students face significantchallenges in completing their undergraduate degrees in a timely manner. According to NMSU’sOffice of Institutional Research and Planning, only 43% of the 2,078 members of the

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Behling, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

curriculum, including coverage ofconstruction science, planning, regulation, estimating, safety, project management, and business Page 11.456.5management. Special emphasis was placed on contrasting demolition and reconstructionactivities with new construction. The limitations of a single three-credit semester course preventan in-depth treatment of any major topic. Consequently this course concentrates on processes andactivities that are required by demolition or reconstruction that might not be encountered in newconstruction. Since these activities require coordination with existing project conditions ratherthan execution of construction plans and

Conference Session

Elementary School Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Caroline Beller, Oklahoma State University; Pamela Fry, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Professional Education. Dr. Fry is a member of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), and serves on the organization's National Conference Planning Committee, and in 1996 received the ATE Distinguished Research in Teacher Education award. In addition, she co-edited Action in Teacher Education, a premiere journal in teacher education, from 2000-2003.Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University ADRIENNE REDMOND earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State University in 2000 and her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix in 2003. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Professional Educational Studies at Oklahoma State University. Adrienne Redmond

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Flynn, The College of New Jersey

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

kinds. My primary effort is in teaching, butequally important is support of infrastructure. If I wish to have an activity count as RAT, it isimportant that the University sanction the performance of work. For example, if I am electedfaculty representative to the University Board of Trustees, then the institution will expect me toattend all meetings of the board and my assigned committees. In planning I should count the timeas RAT. But there is a legitimate standing rule that teaching comes first. This means that if inperforming Board duties I strike a conflict with my teaching responsibilities, I must find a way tofulfill both. Also, the University acting through the Dean or the Provost should assist me inresolving the conflict. For workload

Conference Session

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Barbara Engerer, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

significant projects in civil,electrical/computer, and mechanical engineering. The remaining lectures covered many of theprevious general topics such as problem solving, ethics, and careers.The revised course dealt with one of the weaknesses of the original course, but still included thelarge lectures. Faculty did not like to give these lectures since it was very hard to connect withthe students in a large lecture hall. Students did not like to attend the classes, and it was veryeasy to go to sleep in them. Furthermore, the perception of the students was that the course waseasy and that engineering was not going to challenge them as much as their math or physicscourses. Based upon these concerns, a major course evaluation was planned for the 2004

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Stanfield, North Carolina A&T State University; Caroline Moineau, North Carolina A&T State University; Shona Morgan, North Carolina A&T State University; Silvanus Udoka, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, process testing, facility layout and location, material handling system design. Management and Simulation Systems - 309/311 Cherry Hall Manufacturing Processes and Resource planning, scheduling and control systems, supply chain management, teach Systems - 206 Cherry Hall using simulation exercises, case studies and

Conference Session

Preparing Engr Students for International Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalia Kapli, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Wesley Donahue, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

consolidated their thoughts andapplication ideas into a personal career development action plan report that was submitted as afinal individual project. In addition to the written report, students were asked to submit, indigital form, a presentation communicating why a workplace decision maker should considerthem as a candidate for a leadership position. This presentation was to become a part of apersonal web-site.Assessment Results and DiscussionIn Fall 2004, an extensive assessment of the first iteration of the course was conducted in orderto make improvements to the syllabus before the course was offered in Spring 2005. Theexperimental group consisted of 24 students. The following data was collected: • pre-course and post-course attitude survey

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin Odom, University of Idaho; Russ Porter, University of Idaho; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Adrian Gomez, University of Idaho; Lloyd Gallup, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. The video created from this storyboard can beviewed on the Mindworks web site: www.webs1.uidaho.edu/ele/mindworks.The entire process took about one week as an extra-curricular homework assignment. Studentsworked in teams of two, spending 1½ - 2 hours per day on video design and developmentactivities. This involved extensive interaction with graduate student mentors and professionalstaff members. Needs analysis and topic selection was conducted by graduate student mentors,faculty, and professional staff in planning the course. Student teams selected topics of personalinterest. Design specifications were approved 1-2 days after author teams received theirassignments. Background research, skill development, creation of quick references, and

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

Tagged Divisions

International

Mining 1.277 - - - - 227 359and EnergyMinistry of Agrarian - 352 358 36 - - -DevelopmentMin. of Development,Industry and Foreign - - - - - - 161TradeMinistry of Sports and - - - - - - 584TourismMinistry of Planning,Budget and - 3.358 15.543 - - - -ManagementMinistry of Labor and - - 69

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phyllis Tedford, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christy Jeon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo Amekudzi, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

2006-2285: INTEGRATING ETHICS INTO A CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSEChristy Jeon, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAdjo Amekudzi, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 11.784.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integrating Ethics into a Civil Engineering CourseAbstractEthics is a critical component of Civil Engineering education and practice. This paper discussesa case study to integrate ethics into a required undergraduate Civil Engineering course -- CivilEngineering Systems -- at Georgia Institute of Technology. The course introduces systems andsustainability concepts in Civil Engineering planning, design, operations, and renewal, and thuspresents an

Conference Session

Preparing Engr Students for International Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

International

. sent a purchasingcommission to U.S. shipyards. A deal was quickly reached, but then all progress came to a stop.To the commissioners’ dismay, their ship plans proved meaningless to American engineers,workers, and managers. The entire set of drawings had to be redrafted and hundreds of additionaldrawings were needed before work could begin on building the ships that would help save thewar for Britain. Explain. Second, in ABET criteria 3a-3k, the ability to apply math and science while understandingprofessional responsibility is first of the eleven criteria, while understanding of ethics is sixth andunderstanding of global, societal, environmental and economic issues is eighth. In contrast, inthe eight criteria established by JABEE, the

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franca Trubiano, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Templates Fig. 18. Plan layout of the plaster pour Fig.19. Folded paper mock up for the prior to being folded to make the mold. formwork and the final structure. Page 11.1303.8Fig. 20. Failed plaster pour Fig. 21. Failed plaster pour Page 11.1303.9 Figs. 22 -23 Plaster pours using Styrofoam moldsIn the second exercise, “Part Two – Aggregated Castings – Pre-cast Concrete”, students wereasked to research the relationship between pre-cast concrete construction units, methods of theirassembly, and a range of volumes which such

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

team project, and intra- teamreports were not to duplicate information. During that semester, the instructors met once everytwo weeks to set the lecture schedule and discuss appropriate content. The course was taughtmainly through lectures, with the engineering professor teaching approximately 60%. Guestlecturers spoke on library resources, Franklin-Covey planning and time management, and web-based communication. The CLEAR consultants gave focused lectures on resume writing,sentence clarity, outlining reports, and presentation skills. Functioning on a coordinated, multi-disciplinary model, the instructors formed a team with one administrator keeping track of thelecture and assignment schedule. Although the instructors collaborated on the

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Svec, South Dakota State University; Harriet Svec, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

thateducation has three purposes: to pass on knowledge acquired through the ages, to help studentsdiscover their potential, and to equip them with the tools and skills for self-directed learning2.The MNET program has an established program in place for continuous improvement based onthe Deming Wheel (PDCA Cycle), a widely recognized method for improving processes wherethe participants (in our case educators) “Plan, Do, Check, and Act” and repeat or loop throughthe cycle typically every three years. The cycle includes testing, learning experiences, and classperformance. In addition student surveys, employer surveys, alumni surveys provide supportalong with accreditation audits, advisory council input, and an SDSU institutional review.The curriculum re

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Pan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

, whichintegrates classroom study with paid, planned and supervised work experience in the privateand public sector” 7 (p. 281). They summarized previous literature and listed five outcomes ofcooperative education program that employers think would be valuable to students: “1)Enhanced student self-confidence, self-concept and improved social skills. 2) Enhancement ofpractical knowledge and skills. 3) Enhanced employment opportunities. 4) Attainment ofnecessary skills to supplement theoretical training. 5) Enhancement of the induction processwhen the student joins the labor market” 7 (p. 282).However, although previous research indicates that experiential education benefits students indiffering ways; it is still not clear how and in what aspects

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

students are introduced to a“flatter” instructional environment; all participants have dual roles as students andinstructors who are embedded in a collaborative environment where all learncollectively from each others’ experiences, even the instructor. We also discusshypothesized benefits and plans for assessment.IntroductionGlobalization1 has put engineering education2,3 and the profession at a challengingcrossroad. On one hand, the impact of rapid technological innovations on modernsocieties has been amplified by the globalization of the economy1; hence, betterliving standards afford increasing equity in education. Despite this fact, students’graduation percentages in U.S. engineering schools have been decreasing over theyears 4-5 with the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

learning experience of his/her undergraduate students byproviding them with skills that are highly marketable and appreciated by industry. II. Curriculum Development at Michigan Technological UniversityFigure 1 shows the current and proposed digital design logic sequence which incorporates theaddition of two new courses that will be added to the current course (Digital Electronics). TheEET program will introduce two new courses (Digital Design Using VHDL and Topics inProgrammable Logic). Each of these courses is three credit hours (2 class, 3 lab). Thedescriptions of the two new courses are provided below. We are able to add the two new courseswithout impacting the overall degree plan. The current EET program has a shortage of courses indigital

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-sustainable in the long run. Some of theproject materials are used in several courses to enhance the current curriculum. Through theproduct development process, PID Initiative provides the students with entrepreneurialexperiences. Examples are provided to illustrate the PID Initiative process. To further increasethe impact, future plans include organizing student seminars and offering a certificate in newproduct development. Page 23.661.21. IntroductionEngineering students in different majors spend most of their time taking courses within their ownprogram/department in addition to common body of knowledge (CBK) courses such as Math,Physics, and

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee S Navickis-Brasch P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Anne Liu Kern, University of Idaho; Jillian Rae Cadwell, University of Idaho ; Laura Laumatia Laumatia; Fritz Fiedler, University of Idaho, Moscow

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

demonstrate how utilization of the CurricularFramework Flow Chart organized various topics that form the structure for the BTTE integratedcurriculum. This is done by first providing background regarding the impact of historical landuse changes on the tribal communities, and how improving STEM education can supportpreservation and restoration of their aboriginal land. Since the program began in the fall of 2012,this paper only presents the theoretical Curriculum Framework Flow Chart, its initial application,and then describes how the research team plans to utilize it for ongoing communication andcurriculum development with the tribes. This paper also addresses lessons learned in designingand delivering a tribal community-based educational initiative

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Jessica Chin, Northeastern University; Sagar V. Kamarthi, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

development workshop forteachers. The first week focuses on covering the engineering pedagogy and how to use it in STEMteaching. The second week asks teachers to devise an implementation and lesson plans on how theyenvision integrating the new engineering methodology they learnt in the first week into their classroomteaching.The authors have observed over the project three years that biology and chemistry are the hardest STEMsubjects to implement the engineering approach, unlike other disciplines such as physics, math,technology, and engineering subjects. Biology and chemistry teachers find it particularly hard, but notimpossible, to blend engineering to these subjects. One chemistry teacher was innovative enough to askher students to take on

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy Santa Cruz, Texas A&M University; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University; Darren John Hartl, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

stations.Developments of new testing protocols for evaluation of SMA actuator fatigue life areundertaken in this lab.The student was advised and mentored by a faculty in addition to other faculty and graduatestudents in the SMART team involved with SMA fatigue research. The student engaged invarious REU assignments, including the completion of a research plan, progress report, abstract,research paper, and poster session. A one hour research credit was earned by the student uponcompletion of the program. The progressive assignments distributed throughout the summerallowed the student to improve her technical communication, reinforced by Summer ScholarSeries sessions, program meetings, and one-on-one meetings with the faculty mentor. In additionto these research

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osvaldo Clua, University of Buenos Aires; Maria Feldgen, University of Buenos Aires

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

calculus where the tools are long incorporated in the courses. In order to begin the project we decided to learn how familiar our students are with the ICTtechnology in their academic and social life.Information Technology Literacy. In the US EDUCASE 6 publishes an annual report 7 on undergraduate students andInformation Technology. After summarizing their findings they recommend to “Investigate yourstudents’ technology needs and preferences, and create an action plan to better integrate Page 23.748.2technology into courses and help students access institutional and academic information fromtheir many and diverse devices and platforms

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College of Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

be programmed in NXT3, a simplified version of the graphical programmingsoftware Labview, and also in RobotC4, a version of the C programming language. Morecomplex applications using the LEGO Mindstorms kit, programmable using Matlab andSimulink5, are possible. The modules described in this paper are based on the use of NXT2.0.The project plan was to develop three modules for each course, to be used as hands-onlaboratories supplementing the regular instructional activities of the course. Due to timeconstraints only seven of the nine targeted modules were developed during the academic year ofthe project. Plans to continue developing and implementing modules for the three courses basedon the existing platform are under way.II. Materials